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New work requirements under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill are projected to cause at least 900 premature deaths in Ohio by 2040 — rising to 23,000 if Ohio abandons SNAP entirely under a nearly $400 million cost burden the law imposes on states.
Ohio House Bill 561 would repeal the hepatitis B vaccine requirement for daycares and preschools and bar schools from excluding unvaccinated students during disease outbreaks, raising public health concerns amid already declining childhood vaccination rates.
Ohio Republicans are pushing HB 249 to ban drag performances in the name of child safety. One of the bill's 42 cosponsors, state Rep. Rodney Creech, was accused of climbing into bed with a minor relative while wearing only his underwear, according to BCI documents. A possible committee vote is scheduled for March 25.
Campaign finance records show Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial campaign paid nearly $12,000 to an exclusive Puerto Rico resort where he was photographed playing pickleball with social media influencers.
State Rep. Gary Click attacked End Abortion Ohio as "clowns" on Facebook after the group endorsed his primary challenger Eric Watson — then watched his own supporters pile on against him in the comments.
Sen. Jon Husted's Senate campaign promoted an endorsement from state Rep. Rodney Creech, who was accused of climbing into bed with a minor relative while wearing only his underwear, according to BCI documents. No charges were filed, but a prosecutor called Creech's conduct "concerning."
Ohio's Senate Bill 56 took effect Friday, banning intoxicating hemp products and tightening marijuana rules — even as businesses file lawsuits and warn of job losses across the state.
Urban Institute data shows many Ohio families can’t meet basic costs despite incomes above poverty, with parents and minority households hit hardest.
Ohio lawmakers approved a data center study commission but postponed action on a controversial tax exemption, with possible changes ahead in the Senate.
State Rep. Gary Click and Republican primary challenger Eric Watson clashed Thursday at a Sandusky County GOP forum, with Watson drawing loud applause as he pressed Click directly on digital ID legislation, gun rights, and data centers.
Gary Click skipped a District 88 candidates forum as challengers Eric Watson and Aaron Jones debated local issues, transparency, and economic concerns ahead of the May 6 primary.
Vivek Ramaswamy suggests consolidating Ohio colleges to cut costs, while critics warn the plan could harm communities and limit access to higher education.
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill adding a 24-hour abortion waiting period, drawing criticism that it violates voter-approved constitutional protections and burdens patients.
Ohio lawmakers debate a bill restricting land ownership by foreign nationals, as critics warn it’s overly broad, discriminatory, and threatens immigrant rights.
A referendum to block Ohio’s new hemp ban and marijuana restrictions failed to gather enough signatures, allowing the law to take effect.
Ohio State appoints Ravi Bellamkonda as president after Ted Carter’s resignation, drawing criticism over transparency and ongoing campus controversies.
A new poll shows Sherrod Brown narrowly leading Jon Husted in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, with voters citing rising health care costs as their top concern.
JobsOhio says former Ohio State president Ted Carter helped secure a $60K grant tied to an inappropriate relationship, raising transparency and accountability concerns.
Vivek Ramaswamy is launching a $10 million TV and digital ad campaign that runs from now through Election Day — an unusual move analysts say reflects growing anxiety about recent polls showing him trailing Amy Acton.
Sen. Jon Husted testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Sam Randazzo's financial ties to FirstEnergy — but a nearly 200-page document sent directly to Husted before Randazzo's appointment warned otherwise.
